1. clue [kluː]
n. 线索;(故事等的)情节vt. 为…提供线索;为…提供情况
The vital clue to the killer's identity was his nickname, Peanuts. 关于杀手身份的重大线索是他的绰号——花生。
2. context ['kɒntekst]
n. 环境;上下文;来龙去脉
We are doing this work in the context of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres. 我们正在经济、社会和文化领域改革的背景下从事这项工作。
3. exert [ɪg'zɜːt]
vt. 运用,发挥;施以影响
He exerted considerable influence on the thinking of the scientific community on these issues. 他对科学界在这些问题上的思考施加了相当大的影响。
4. impose [ɪm'pəʊz]
vi. 利用;欺骗;施加影响
Fines are imposed on retailers who sell tobacco to minors. 向未成年人销售烟草制品的零售商要被强制罚款。
5. option ['ɒpʃ(ə)n]
n. 选项;选择权;买卖的特权
He's argued from the start that the US and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option. 他从一开始就争论说美国及其盟国过于看重军事这个选项。
6. opportunity [ɒpə'tjuːnɪtɪ]
n. 时机,机会
We must exploit every opportunity to learn new things. 我们必须利用一切机会学习新事物。
7. exception [ɪk'sepʃ(ə)n]
n. 例外;异议
The law makes no exceptions. 法律不搞例外。
8. permanent ['pɜːm(ə)nənt]
adj. 永久的,永恒的;不变的
Heavy drinking can cause permanent damage to the brain. 饮酒过量可能造成永久性脑损伤。
9. durable ['djʊərəb(ə)l]
adj. 耐用的,持久的n. 耐用品
The attractive and durable household electrical appliances sell well. 美观耐用的家电用品,畅销于市。